What’s up everyone? I have quite a treat for you in store today, as I am introducing you to yet another inspiring guest and powerhouse. Coworkers widely regard her as “Mother Nature,” “Wellness Warrior” and an “Inspiring Health Educator.” As a parent of a child who battled cancer she can help parents with the overwhelming feeling of a childhood cancer diagnosis using her HOPE Prescription.

I’m excited to introduce Gina Ruffa, a pharmacist with decades of experience in hospital, retail and independent pharmacies. Gina has been a cancer coach and has done extensive research on cancer prevention using natural remedies. Gina had a featured interview on The Truth About Cancer and has helped many people, including her son,  journey through cancer while using natural interventions and alternative approaches. Gina was a guest speaker for the 2019 Reboot Health and Wellness Cruise and has been a commentator on numerous radio broadcasts as well as a sought-after speaker at health and wellness fairs and has hosted webinars pertaining to health and wellness.

Gina is a graduate of Duquesne University School of Pharmacy and completed a hospital residency at Shand’s Teaching Hospital in Gainesville, FL. She is Founder/CEO of What-Supp (an herbal and supplemental coaching business). She is nationally known for her holistic pharmaceutical skills and takes an integrative approach in assisting clients individualize which herbs, SUPP-lements and foods would be most appropriate.

Gina currently works as a consultant for new product developments with Farmulated.com and writes monthly blogs. She is a member of NWPSHP Northwestern Pennsylvania Society of Hospital Pharmacists and the FMPhA Functional Medicine Pharmacist Alliance. 

Connect with Gina Marie Ruffa via:
Email: gina@theplantbasedpharmacist.com 
Website: The Plant Based Pharmacist 
IG: @ginatheplantbasedpharmacist

Client consultations tailored to the individual.

Visit https://marinabuksov.com for more holistic content. 
Music from https://www.purple-planet.com. 

Disclaimer: Statements herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Products listed are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases.

S07E04 - “What-Supp” for Natural Cancer Support w/ Gina Marie Ruffa aka Mama G

Today I'm interviewing my friend and fellow Herbalist Torin Murphy. Torin is a recent graduate of Arborvitae School of Traditional Herbalism (https://arborvitaeny.com/) and owner of Gnome Apothecary (https://www.gnomeapothecary.com/).

We talk about everything from traveling the globe, to mindset and meditation, to mentors in unlikely settings, to  herbal medicine. Please tune in for an incredible and inspiring personal story of how Torin became an expert in plants and how he works with them today. 

You can also contact Torin directly at gnomeherbsandapothecary@gmail.com

For more amazing content, visit us at https://drmarinabuksov.com
Music by Gene Chaban (https://soundcloud.com/gene-chaban)

S02E04 - Finding The Herbal Path With Gnome Apothecary

The Holistic Pharmacy Podcast (formerly called “RawFork”), features pharmacists that incorporate natural medicine into their practice. We believe merging science and traditional wisdom is the way to embody one's full health. 

Founded by pharmacist/health coach/herbalist Dr. Marina Buksov, our platform helps to advocate for better health and quality of life using the most natural and least invasive methods.

S07E04 - “What-Supp” for Natural Cancer Support w/ Gina Marie Ruffa aka Mama G

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